Geoff and I went to the Park this evening to see if we could locate where the Swan family has relocated, but to no avail. I have it on good authority that the parents have moved the cygnets upstream, where they will likely have a quieter life while the little ones are growing. Hopefully they're doing well.
We did find a nice surprise though. There are at least 8 Barn Swallow nests under the Parkinson Road bridge at the south end of the park, it was like a performance of Cirque du Soleil under there! Here are two adults and 3 chicks tucked away in one of the nests up under the bridge. Looks like the chicks are squawking for their supper.
Our barn swallow pair returned in late May, hung around eating bugs and resting, by early June they and most of their nest done, but have taken a break again. We are gone for a week so we are hopeful she will lay her eggs in our absence. Ours usually have tow brooks, so they better get going. - Margy
ReplyDeleteHi Margy! I immediately thought of you when I saw the nests. And I told Geoff about your nest on the cabin. We were delighted with the find and will likely go back to visit them again.
DeleteDemanding little critters - and gorgeous with it.
ReplyDeleteThey sure were demanding - and noisy with it!
Deletegreat shot of the babies.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was such a treat to find them.
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